— Fargegaten in Stavanger on Norway's national day
Everything you can see and do in the Stavanger region can be found here. Join sightseeing tours or go on your own. The choice is yours!
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Architecture and heritage
Sola
Ruins of a fortress. The fortress is mentioned in Snorre's saga literature, assumably, the Viking king Kjotve the rich sought refuge there after losing the battle against Harald Fairhair at Hafrsfjord.
Mountain hikes and walks
Sola
Jæren beaches from Vigdel to Bore beach. The beaches are a fantastic place to walk and take in the wide horizons and endless sea. Most of the beaches are sand beaches with sand dunes, although there are also a few pebbled beaches.
Mountain hikes and walks
Sola
Start your walk at Risnes, heading south along the sea toward the old ship's cottage (Loshytta). Continue to Monsenhuset (the house of Monsen) and the Hummeren Hotel.
Architecture and heritage
Sola
At Rege, Sola, there were seven burial mounds from the Bronze Age (1800 -500 BC). Three of the burial mounds are still visible.
Architecture and heritage
Sola
Whether you are into history or Outlander, you may find these stone circles interesting. If they make time travelling possible is another matter though. But what where they used for these stone circles?
Architecture and heritage
Sola
Erling Skjalgsson monument is sited near the Ruinkirken. The monument was erected in memory of Erling Skjalgsson (975-1028), Solas most famous 'son'.
Mountain hikes and walks
Sola
This hiking area furthest north in Jæren brings you close to the sea. The trip starts at Viste and follows the coastline to Tungenes lighthouse.
Mountain hikes and walks
Sola
A nice and easy hike in the historic Sola. Highlights are Sola ruinkirke, monuments and war memorials in a beautiful natural landscape.
Architecture and heritage
Sola
Sola ruinkyrkje is a rebuilt medieval church. The church was until the 19th century an important sailing mark for the Jæren coastline.
Mountain hikes and walks
Sola
Hålandsvatnet spans Stavanger and Randaberg municipalities. A trail circles the lake, attracting natives and visitors alike to relaxing walks. The trail is 7.1 km long, all of which is well lit so that it can also be enjoyed in the evenings. There is a lean-to shelter near the lake.
Art and museums
Sola
The Aviation History Museum (Flyhistorisk Museum Sola) is located close to Stavanger Airport. Here you will see an impressive and unique collection of aeroplanes, helicopters and objects.
Architecture and heritage
Sola
Hafrsfjord is best known from Norwegian history for the great Viking battle of Hafrsfjord. There are also great hiking trails and swimming areas here.